Action Against Contraband Users


RPF destroys beer consignment:

Imphal, Dec 26: A consignment of canned beer, brought in from Myanmar, was seized and later destroyed by activists of the underground RPF/PLA on Tuesday, a spokesperson of the group informed reporters.

The consignment, consisting of altogether 28,800 cans of beer, packed in 200 bags were seized from a Tata truck, bearing registration number MN-05-3794 at Samaram Laikon this morning at around 7 am while being brought in from Moreh, the spokesperson informed.

The "contraband" items, of a total value of Rs 12,96,000 belong to one Inao from Khongjom Patpal, while the owner of the vehicle is one Chwodra Bahadur from Chingmeirong Khongnang Karak.

The truck was being driver by one Tekcham Sanjoy, of Khongjom Tekcham Mamang Leikai.

The spokesperson further stated that the truck along with the seized contraband would be destroyed by setting on fire, while the owner of the goods, Inao, must surrender to the party within five days, or else face dire consequences.

Media offices were later informed that the truck has been set ablaze at a place in Thoubal district.

Source: The Imphal Free Press

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